50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket
After an overnight soak that tempers the salt, this Instant Pot version yields a tender, sliceable 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket infused with warm pickling spices and a hint of brown sugar. Juicy and robustly seasoned, it’s great for a cozy dinner and perfect for piling onto sandwiches or serving with potatoes and cabbage.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a covered container with enough water to submerge the corned beef. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove the corned beef from its packaging and rinse well to wash off the curing residue. Place it in the water in the container; keep the spice packet. Add more water to cover if needed. Soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Combine 1 1/2 cups water, the spice packet, and pickling spice in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Place a rack insert in the pot.
- 3
Remove the beef from the soaking liquid and season both sides with garlic powder. Set the beef on the rack, fat-side up, cutting it in half if needed to fit. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid. Choose high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 50 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Move the corned beef to a cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
- Calories 149.34 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 14.5 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 5.52 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.1 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.05 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.33 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 499.81 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 4.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 0.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
50 Minute Corned Beef Brisket is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Corned Beef, Garlic Powder, and Pickling Spice. Each serving provides about 149.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Corned Beef, Garlic Powder, Pickling Spice, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket healthy?
- 50-Minute Corned Beef Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 149.34 calories and 14.5 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 499.81 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.05 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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